A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9454088 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 106510193 epoch_slot_no: 65393 block_no: 9453911 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 46475 time: 2023-10-23 15:54:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc7e9bdb79b1186dd8ccf04dddbcbe762842f0a2688b5aebe795a22798c90b3Block Operator
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